English Premier League
Bruce says it ‘would be terrific’ to have a player like 28-yr-old who has 11 goals & 18 assists
Newcastle United manager Steve Bruce has heaped praise on Manchester City’s Kevin De Bruyne. He also joked that it would be terrific to have a player like that in his team one day. Bruce said (quotes via Chronicle): “Let’s hope he gets fed up with Man City and comes and gives us a hand! That would be terrific one day to have that sort of quality. He is a wonderful, wonderful player who has that bit of humility about him as well.” De Bruyne has been one of the best players in the world ever since his move to Manchester City. He has been in sublime form this season as well. The Belgian has produced 11 goals and 18 assists in all competitions so far. Newcastle take on Manchester City in the FA Cup quarter-final this weekend and Bruce hailed De Bruyne’s quality during his pre-ma...
‘Direct dealings with the sellers’: George Caulkin provides latest update on Newcastle takeover
While all the attention has been diverted to Liverpool in the media following their Premier League title win, it seems everything is still in a stalemate in regards to the Newcastle United takeover saga. Earlier this week, multiple reports claimed that the Premier League will finally give the green signal for the takeover to go through after Saudi Arabia authorities have taken strong measures to counter piracy in the state. So, where does it stand at the moment? Who are involved in the dealings? To what effect is ‘the club’ involved in the dealing process as some journalists like Duncan Castles has claimed that Newcastle, the club, are not confident of it going through. The Athletic journalist, George Caulkin, in a series of tweets, has answered all of those questions. He said th...
Predicted Man Utd XI vs Norwich: Solskjaer to make five changes, 26-year-old to start
Manchester United will face Norwich City in the FA Cup quarterfinal at Carrow Road on Saturday. The Red Devils brushed aside Sheffield United 3-0 on Wednesday as they continued their impressive form under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer. However, the focus now shifts on to the FA Cup and United will be hoping to extend their run to the semi-final stage. They are up against Norwich who have lost both their games since the Premier League restart. Ahead of the match, the United boss has confirmed that midfielder Jesse Lingard is back in contention to play. Lingard was left out of the squad on Wednesday due to illness. However, he is expected to play on Saturday. United will face Brighton in the Premier League next so Solskjaer will be looking to shuffle his squad to keep his players fit. The U...
‘That’s the takeover off’ – Some NUFC fans fuming following Sky Sports man’s post
According to Sky Sports’ Keith Downie, goalkeeper Mark Gillespie has agreed a three-year deal with Newcastle United after leaving Scottish Premiership side Motherwell as a free agent. Goalkeeper Mark Gillespie has agreed a three-year deal with boyhood club, Newcastle. He’s a free agent after leaving Motherwell. Gillespie will be a replacement for Rob Elliot and will compete with Martin Dubravka & Karl Darlow 🧤 #NUFC — Keith Downie (@SkySports_Keith) June 27, 2020 Rob Elliot left St. James’ Park during the week after nine years at the club, and the 28-year-old has arrived as his replacement. Newcastle-born Gillespie is expected to now provide quality cover and competition for Martin Dubravka & Karl Darlow, and it is safe to say that the club are done with transfer business i...
‘It’s just a pity’ – Crouch shares major concern ahead of Newcastle clash with City
Newcastle United host Manchester City tomorrow in the F.A Cup quarter-finals and both teams will be looking to book a place in the semi-finals. The Magpies boss Steve Bruce hopes to lead his side to silverware, and this could be his only chance to do so with his future at St. James’ Park uncertain due to a possible £300 million takeover by Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund. Pep Guardiola’s side remain favourites ahead of the clash, but former Liverpool striker Peter Crouch is hoping that Newcastle can cause an upset. However, the fact that the game will take place in an empty SJP doesn’t please him. “The best game is in Newcastle. Obviously, Manchester City are favourites to go through, but I really hope the home team win and I would love Steve Bruce to lift a trophy this season,” Crou...
Lebron James and Jamie Carragher react as Liverpool win Premier League title
After three decades of hurt, Liverpool’s 30-year wait for a top-flight title was over last night, after Manchester City were beaten 2-1 by Chelsea at Stamford Bridge. Liverpool boss, Jurgen Klopp was moved to tears last night, and the Reds fans, despite the rules of social distancing, went crazy and took to the streets at Anfield after the final whistle. Fans, pundits, former players, celebrities took to social networking site Twitter to express their reaction after Liverpool were crowned champions. Famous basketball player, and a Liverpool fan, Lebron James, took to Twitter to express his reaction last night. He tweeted: PREMIER LEAGUE CHAMPIONS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! LET’S GO 🗣🗣🗣🗣🗣 @LFC #YNWA♥️ 🙏🏾💪🏾🏆&#x...
Spurs favourites to land 23-yr-old, some of their fans react: ‘Absolute unit’, ‘Yes please’
Tottenham are now favourites to sign the South Korean international Kim Min-Jae. The defender has been linked with a move to the London club and reports (via Xinhua) are claiming that Jose Mourinho’s side are in talks with the player’s club Beijing Guoan. The 23-year-old is being monitored by the likes of Leipzig, Lazio, Porto, Eindhoven, Southampton and Inter Milan as well. It will be interesting to see if Spurs can secure his services this summer. Min-Jae is an international teammate of the Spurs star Son Heung-Min and the attacker could help his club seal the transfer. He could play a big role in convincing the defender to join the Premier League club. The report also claims that Son could be key to the transfer. Kim Min-Jae is a powerful defender who will improve Tottenham at...
George Caulkin: NUFC prospective new owners kept tabs on 6ft 4in goalie
According to The Athletic’s George Caulkin, Newcastle United’s prospective new owners kept tabs on Dan Rose before he joined Schalke 04 from Everton. The 16-year-old goalkeeper rejected the Toffees’ three-year professional contract to sign with the German outfit as a free agent. The Magpies and Barcelona were also keen on Rose, but he only wanted to move to Schalke as he believes the club can help him become the best goalkeeper on the planet. Rose will become the first non-German youth goalkeeper at Schalke and their first-ever English/Irish youth player. The teenager was with Everton U18s last term but wasn’t able to make any appearance as he was behind Jack Barrett, Jack McIntyre and Zan-Luk Leban in the pecking order. The would-be Newcastle owners wouldn’t be gutted to have missed out o...
Rob Elliot has just sent a heartfelt message to Newcastle fans on Twitter
Rob Elliot has sent a heartfelt message to Newcastle United on Twitter, as the goalkeeper prepares to leave the Premier League club this summer. Newcastle have announced on their official website that Elliott will leave the Magpies at the end of the month when his current contract runs out. The 34-year-old goalkeeper moved to the Magpies from Charlton Athletic back in 2011 and was an important player in the squad. As stated on Newcastle’s official website, Elliot made 68 appearances in all competitions for the English club. However, the goalkeeper has not turned out for the first team since December 2017 and had become a squad player at St. James’ Park in recent years. Elliot has sent an emotional message to Newcastle fans on Twitter. To everyone connected to @Nufc just something I’ve trie...
Rodney Marsh’s 3-word reaction to Liverpool winning Premier League title
Former Manchester City forward Rodney Marsh has congratulated Liverpool on Twitter on winning the Premier League title this season. City’s 2-1 defeat to Chelsea away from home at Stamford Bridge in London on Thursday evening means that Liverpool cannot be caught at the top of the league table. This is the first time that Liverpool have won the championship in the Premier League era. The Reds are as many as 23 points clear of City at the top of the standings, and Marsh has congratulated Jurgen Klopp’s side on Twitter on their success. >Well played Liverpool #champions — Rodney Marsh (@RodneyMarsh10) June 25, 2020 Best team in England this season Liverpool have been the best team in the Premier League this season, and it was only a matter of time before the Reds clinched the championship ...
Rio Ferdinand and Gary Lineker react to Liverpool winning Premier League title
Rio Ferdinand and Gary Lineker have taken to Twitter to give their reaction to Liverpool winning the Premier League title this season. The Manchester United legend and the Tottenham Hotspur great have congratulated the Reds on winning the league title for the first time in the Premier League era. Chelsea’s 2-1 win against Manchester City at Stamford Bridge in London on Thursday evening meant that the Reds have clinched the title. United legend Ferdinand has stated on Twitter that Liverpool “thoroughly deserved” the title, and has hailed the “relentless appetite” of Jurgen Klopp’s side. Former Tottenham striker Lineker has described Liverpool as “a magnificent team” and has hailed the Merseyside outfit’s “wonderful achievement”. Congrats @LFC… Premier League Champions 🏆 28 wins out ...
Tottenham Hotspur have just sent Liverpool a message on Twitter
Tottenham Hotspur have congratulated Liverpool on Twitter on winning the Premier League title this season. The North London outfit have stated that the Reds’ title success is “well deserved”. Chelsea’s 2-1 win against Manchester City at Stamford Bridge in London in the Premier League on Thursday evening means that the Reds cannot be caught at the top of the league table this season. Liverpool have lost once in the league this season, and it was clear weeks ago even before the coronavirus pandemic struck that Jurgen Klopp’s side were going to become the champions of England for the first time in 30 years. Congratulations, @LFC. Well deserved 👏 https://t.co/32ig0EV8Cu — Tottenham Hotspur (@SpursOfficial) June 25, 2020 Closing the gap Tottenham went close to winning the Premier League...
